About Me

I am a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and businesswoman with a passion for life. I try to keep my priorities in life straight - Faith, Family, Friends. I love to try new and challenging things, spend time with friends and family, sew, embroider and laugh. I run a custom apparel decorating business from my home. I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

The Event of the Century

“If it is to be, it is up to me.”

I have been tossing the idea of a fund raiser for Brain Health Research for several years.The first time I heard about NARSAD (now Brain & Behavior Research Foundation) and what it did, I knew it would be one of my favorite causes.I loved the fact that 100% of donations go to funding scientists and doctors to study the brain. In the last 6 years I also have discovered most of our population is affected in some way with Autism, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Depression or Bi Polar.Almost every family I meet is dealing with at least one of these areas. Yet, this foundation is a pretty well kept secret.

I decided it is time to change this.

BRAIN HEALTH.

There are 11 letters in the two words brain health.When I realized this, I knew my idea for a fund raiser had to happen this year.

If it is to be, it is up to me.So I have begun planning an ‘11’ party/fund raiser.The date, of course, will be 11-11-11.I will capitalize on the number 11, use, overuse, and probably abuse it.

The first item on my agenda to make this happen: get some others on board to help me.I hope to enlist the help of ‘11’ people, including myself, and form a committee.At the time of this writing, I have 4 great members.We will meet each month until 11-11-11 on the 11th at precisely 7:11 p.m.

Next item – rent the hall to hold this spectacular event.I have begun this process.

Other ideas I have rumbling around in my brain:

Sell advance tickets for $11.Tickets will also be available at the door.Get the ticket printing donated.

Offer a simple, but delicious homemade meal for $11.Get all ingredients donated.